32Cheddar Broccoli Soup8 ounces (225 g) sharpCheddar cheese,chilled1 small onion, cut intohalves lengthwise1 rib celery, cut into21⁄2-inch (6.25 cm)pieces2 tablespoons (30 ml)butter or margarine1 large head (about1 lb. [455 g])broccoli3 cups (710 ml)chicken broth2 cups (475 ml) milk,divided1⁄4 cup (60 ml) all-purpose flour2 teaspoons (10 ml)Dijon mustard1 teaspoon (5 ml)curry powder, ifdesired1⁄8 teaspoon (0.5 ml)hot pepper saucePosition 4 mm shredding disc in work bowl. Addcheese. Process to shred. Remove and set aside.Exchange shredding disc for 2 mm slicing disc inwork bowl. Add onion and celery. Process to slice.Melt butter in large saucepan or Dutch oven overmedium heat. Remove onion and celery tosaucepan. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.Cut stems from broccoli, and peel tough coatingfrom stems. Cut florets into small pieces. Position2 mm slicing disc in work bowl. Add broccoli stems.Process to slice. Remove to saucepan.Add broccoli florets and broth to saucepan. Bring toa boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; partiallycover and simmer 6 to 10 minutes, or until broccoliis crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Remove fromheat.Exchange slicing disc for multipurpose blade inwork bowl. With slotted spoon, remove vegetablesfrom saucepan to work bowl. Add 3⁄4 cup (175 ml)milk. Process until chopped, 5 to 8 seconds. Setaside.In medium mixing bowl, whisk flour into remaining11⁄4 cups (295 ml) milk, whisking until smooth. Addmustard, curry powder, if desired, and peppersauce. Stir until combined.Add milk mixture to broth in saucepan. Cook andstir over medium-high heat until bubbly and slightlythickened. Reduce heat to low. Add all but 1⁄4 cup(60 ml) shredded cheese; stir until melted.Add broccoli mixture to saucepan. Heat thoroughly.Garnish with remaining 1⁄4 cup (60 ml) cheese.Yield: 7 servings (1 cup [235 ml] per serving).Per Serving: About 250 cal, 13 g pro, 14 g carb,16 g total fat, 9 g sat fat, 50 mg chol, 740 mg sod.SOUPS AND SANDWICHES